Properties of Nephelinite and Skarn

Nephelinite

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Nephelinite vs Skarn Properties

Properties of Nephelinite and Skarn play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Nephelinite vs Skarn properties, get to know more about Nephelinite Definition and Skarn Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Nephelinite and Skarn.